Marvel Rivals Hit with Significant Layoffs Despite Successful Launch

Marvel Rivals

Despite the incredibly successful launch of Marvel Rivals, NetEase has laid off the game’s entire US-based development team, according to game director Thaddeus Sasser. In a LinkedIn post, Sasser expressed frustration over the decision, calling it “such a weird industry.” “My stellar, talented team just helped deliver an incredibly successful new franchise in Marvel Rivals … Read more

Niantic in Talks to Sell Gaming Business to Scopely for $3.5 Billion

Niantic

Niantic Inc., the company behind Pokémon Go, is reportedly in negotiations to sell its video game division to Scopely Inc., a mobile gaming firm controlled by Saudi Arabia’s Savvy Games Group. The potential deal, valued at approximately $3.5 billion, could be finalized in the coming weeks, according to a report from Bloomberg. If completed, the … Read more

Rainbow Six Siege X Announced with Major Upgrades; Full Showcase Set for March 13

Rainbow Six Siege X

The rumors were true—Ubisoft has officially announced Rainbow Six Siege X during the Six Invitational eSports tournament. This enhanced version of the beloved tactical shooter is set to introduce graphical and audio upgrades, deeper tactical gameplay, and new ways to play. A full-fledged Rainbow Six Siege X showcase is set for March 13 at 10 … Read more

New Nightmare Dungeon Affix in Diablo 4 Patch 2.1.2 Guarantees Forgotten Altar Spawn

Diablo 4

Diablo 4’s Patch 2.1.2, set to release on February 18, 2025, introduces a new Nightmare Dungeon Affix that guarantees the spawn of a Forgotten Altar. This change aims to enhance Nightmare Dungeon runs by ensuring players encounter these powerful altars, offering additional buffs and rewards for the remainder of the Season of Witchcraft. What Are … Read more

Diablo 4 Patch 2.1.2 Notes

Diablo 4

Blizzard has released the Diablo 4 Patch 2.1.2 notes that will go live on February 18, 2025, across all platforms. The latest Diablo 4 patch notes bring quality-of-life improvements and bug fixes to the base game and the ongoing Season 7 of Witchcraft. Players can expect stability improvements, UI fixes, and balance changes to improve gameplay … Read more

STALKER 2: Patch 1.2.1 Fixes Several Crash Issues Related to Loading Save Files and Anomaly Interactions

STALKER 2

A new STALKER 2 update has arrived! Patch 1.2.1 is now live, addressing multiple crash issues that players have encountered, particularly those related to loading save files and anomaly interactions. STALKER 2: Patch 1.2.1 Fixes Fixed a crash on loading save files related to AI logic. Fixed a crash when loading save files with active … Read more

Eclipse Glow Studio Unveils Tides of Annihilation, a PS5 Action-Adventure Game Inspired by Arthurian Legends

Tides of Annihilation

Eclipse Glow Studio has officially announced Tides of Annihilation, an upcoming action-adventure game for PlayStation 5 that merges the mythical allure of Arthurian legends with a dark, reimagined London. A New Take on Single-Player Co-Op Combat Tides of Annihilation introduces a fresh take on single-player combat by incorporating cooperative mechanics. Players assume the role of … Read more

South of Midnight Features a 10-12 Hour Story Set Over a Single Day

South of Midnight

Compulsion Games has revealed that South of Midnight will have a runtime of approximately 10 to 12 hours, with the story unfolding over a single in-game day. The game consists of 14 chapters, maintaining a sense of urgency as players experience Hazel’s journey. Jasmin Roy, Gameplay Director, explained that while the game turned out slightly … Read more

Sid Meier’s Civilization VII Coming to VR and MR This Spring

Civilization VII

Sid Meier’s Civilization VII is set to launch in virtual and mixed reality, bringing an immersive new way to experience the iconic strategy series. Developed by PlaySide Studios in collaboration with Firaxis Games and published by 2K, Civilization VII – VR will be exclusive to Meta Quest 3 and 3S. The game introduces the Command … Read more